New Book - Stories for Boys who Dare to be Different

I love the Rebel Girls books which celebrate women who have achieved at a high level or made a difference to the world.  It's only fair that a book has been published to highlight the boys too!  Stories for Boys who Dare to be Different by Ben Brooks has a great collection of characters from sports, writers, scientists, singers and more.  I  definitely recommend it.

#bekind

Hi there,

Today I'm going to be talking about the #BeKind campaign, which is inspired by the book "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio. 

Wonder is the story of a boy with a disfigured face who gets bullied a lot because of what he looks like.  My favourite quote from the book is "You can't blend in when you were born to stand out."  The book has also been made into a movie.  Watch the trailer here:

The #BeKind campaign is asking children around the World to CHOOSE KIND.  Here are some small ways we can all show kindness:

• Smile
• Hold open the door 
• Be on time
• Compliment others
• Strike up a conversation 
• Bite your tongue
• Check in with your loved ones
• Use your manners
• Be kind to someone you dislike